Intelligent Machines: Shaping the Future of Computer Science and Society

Abstract

This paper discusses how smart machines would emerge and become a revolutionary change in computer science and society. It explores the history of artificial intelligence (AI), the technologies around which intelligent systems revolve and the ubiquitous utilization of intelligent systems in healthcare, transportation, education and finance among others. Other important issues that are discussed are algorithmic bias, lack of transparency, disruption of workforce, and ethical issues. Further down the road, the paper puts up a spotlight on future trends, such as emotional AI, general intelligence, edge computing, and quantum integration. As much as intelligent machines hold immense potential to enhance the human life, it requires responsible development, regulation and education. To live with these systems, there must be a middle-ground between innovation, ethics and teamwork to ensure that intelligent machines serve as a human booster instead of inequality or aggression.